1. (a) Due to the presence of rabies in skunks in California and in many other states and the resultant hazard to the public health of rabies developing in skunks kept as pets, no person shall:

   1. (1) trap or capture skunks for pets,
   2. (2) trap, capture or hold skunks in captivity for sale, barter, exchange or gift,
   3. (3) transport skunks from or into the state except as provided under (b) below.
2. (b) The importation of skunks into California or the exportation of skunks from the State is prohibited except by permit from the California State Department of Health Services to a recognized zoological garden or a research institution.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 1905, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1905, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-1-62; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 62, No. 21).

2. Amendment filed 1-27-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 5).